Tips For Successful Scuba Diving Cozumel

By Edna Booker


Scuba diving is one of the recreational sports that are most enjoyable. It should however be remembered that there are risks that the sport is associated with. Most accidents that occur do so because people are not well trained. Some people that take part in it are not well conversant with the equipment or lack understanding of the effects of deep water diving. In considering scuba diving Cozumel residents have to consider different facts.

People with sinus infection, breathing problems or any other significant illness should postpone the undersea venture until they feel more sea worthy. For people with sinus problems, even depths of 20 or 30 feet will create considerable pressure in the ears to create discomfort. You should not risk going for the excursion when not healthy. You should also be comfortable in wide and open water bodies. It is mandatory that you know how to swim. People who tend toward sea sickness should start taking sickness pills before getting on the boat.

For conservation purposes, one should not hold their breath. This will only increase the consumption of oxygen. Divers should breathe slowly and deeply using the diaphragm. The lungs should be completely filled and exhalation done slowly. This will allow more exchange of gases within the lungs and thus more oxygen saving. In order to reduce exertion and limit use of oxygen, divers should move slowly and gently.

When it comes to kicking of the fins, it needs to be done slowly and the kicks kept within the slipstream. This is done to reduce the effects of drag. There should also be minimization of the effects of drag. It is risky to dive under the influence of drugs, so this should be avoided at all costs. It also helps a great deal to follow the instructor directions. Whenever you are on the water surface, you should drink fluids to help in hydration.

There are tips that can help to conserve oxygen and extend your bottom time. Divers who are inexperienced tend to burn through their supply of air very fast. Therefore, one of the best tips for saving air is to dive as often as possible. When one dives more, the body will get accustomed to the idea and you will breathe less.

The shallower one stays the better. If you swim deeper, more air is taken from the lungs. The air that is consumed is controlled by not swimming deeper than is necessary. When making a transit over sand flats that are uninteresting to get to drop off edges, it should be done at 15 and not 40 feet to save air.

Prior to buying diving equipment, you should get certification from reputable agencies. The training is supposed to be done by people who are qualified and not friends or relatives. Instructors are people who are undergone specialized training and acquired the right skills.

As a safety measure, one should never go diving alone. This is irrespective of how experienced they are. It is always important to go with one or more people who are more experienced. In so doing, you will be safe in the event of any eventualities.




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